If you’re a writer looking for some source of inspiration aside from books, you can turn into movies. Because of their active imaginations and attraction to dramatic moments, writers live exciting and colorful lives. Here are some examples of movies about writers that will definitely make you want to write more.
Midnight In Paris (2011) Played by Owen Wilson, screenwriter Gil Pender feels that he is struggling to write his first novel. During a vacation in Paris, Gil somehow travels back in time and finds himself in 1920’s, where literary greats such as F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway exist.
Almost Famous (2000) Budding music journalist William Miller (Patrick Fugit) gets a dream assignment writing for Rolling Stone magazine. As William goes on tour with a rock band, he discovers that fame and music is definitely not all glitters and adoring fans. The story is loosely based on director Cameron Crow’s experiences as a reporter for Rolling Stone magazine.
Reprise (2006) Reprise explores the lives of two best friends, Philip and Erik, who aspire to be writers. Philip has a book published that catapults him into fame, while Erik stays in the sidelines. Unprepared for the perils of fame, Philip has a breakdown and is hospitalized, and Erik decides to take care of his troubled friend.
My name is Jeff Mohlman and my goal is to be a novelist. Of course I want to be the author of a bestseller but I know that it takes skill to be one. As an English Lit major, I’m enjoying the long list of books in our required reading list. As a writer, we draw inspiration from the books that we read, movies we watch, and artworks we look at. For more articles like this, visit this page.
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Reprise (2006) Reprise explores the lives of two best friends, Philip and Erik, who aspire to be writers. Philip has a book published that catapults him into fame, while Erik stays in the sidelines. Unprepared for the perils of fame, Philip has a breakdown and is hospitalized, and Erik decides to take care of his troubled friend.
My name is Jeff Mohlman and my goal is to be a novelist. Of course I want to be the author of a bestseller but I know that it takes skill to be one. As an English Lit major, I’m enjoying the long list of books in our required reading list. As a writer, we draw inspiration from the books that we read, movies we watch, and artworks we look at. For more articles like this, visit this page.
